Distress Ink review and tips

Distress Ink by Tim Holtz®

In this article I would like to talk about a very versatile product used in scrapbooking , and that is Distress Ink by Tim Holtz®.

So far I have just used one of them inks, -“Vintage Photo” sooner; however, I am to expand my range and will probably use about 10.

Hopefully the information you find on here will help you (particularly, if you are novice to scrapbooking) make a more informed choice when it comes to purchasing materials you work with.

Brief insight into the Ranger Company.

Distress Ink is produced by Ranger Company. The company was established in 1929 and was initially producing ink for banks. In 1979 the company developed first ink applicators as well as ink of various colours. Today Ranger is one of the most recognised scrapbooking companies in the world. It collaborates with designers such as Tim Holtz, who is company’s creative director, Jenni Bowlin, Sue Weinberg etc.

Distress Ink by Tim Holtz® is water-based, fast-dying, non-toxic and acid free.

Used to create an aged look, for stamping, hot embossing, stamp colouring and for background creation. Ink pads are 5×5 cm in size. At the moment, Distress Ink by Ranger comes in 36 colours. Distress Ink pads can be re-filled. Re-fill bottles come in 14 ml with a dripper.

Even if you use it frequently it usually lasts for about 1, 2-1, 5 years. Liquid ink from re-filler bottles can also be used for background creation, stamps colouring and aging of your paper projects.

FEW TIPS:

1.      Prior to stamping dab your stamp on the ink pad few times. In order to leave surface around your stamp clear its best not to rub you stamp on an ink pad.

2.      To extend your ink pad shelf-life it’s advisable not to leave it open for long periods of time and close it tightly after use.

3.      Distress Ink pads are best stored upside down by placing them one onto another.

Hope you find this article useful!